Phoenix House Texas

Power of Prevention: Stronger Together, Healthier Forever
2025-05-28 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | The Council on Recovery, 303 Jackson Hill Street, Lecture Hall, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
Phoenix House Texas and the Region 6 Prevention Resource Center invite you to join us for our 2025 region-wide event, Power of Prevention: Stronger Together, Healthier Forever on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 from 10 AM to 3 PM.
The PRC Region-Wide Event is our annual gathering that brings together prevention professionals, educators, behavioral health providers, coalition members, and community stakeholders from across Region 6. This event supports our mission to strengthen regional collaboration, promote behavioral health, reduce substance use, and enhance prevention efforts across the 13 counties within Region 6: Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Walker, Waller, and Wharton Counties. This year’s theme, Power of Prevention: Stronger Together, Healthier Forever, celebrates the collective impact of our efforts and emphasizes the lasting benefits of community-centered prevention.

What to Expect at the Event:

Engaging and informative speaker sessions
Regional data updates and prevention strategies
Networking opportunities with professionals and stakeholders across Region 6
Collaboration opportunities and avenues for resource sharing
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) available for attendees
Refreshments provided throughout the event

Featured Presentations Include:

Crystal Waddell, MPH, ACPS, Senior Prevention Director, Phoenix House Texas
Presentation: Prevention Overview and Updates
Elvira Morin Bates, M.Ed., Assistant Principal, Spence Elementary, Aldine ISD
Presentation: The Impact of Prevention in Schools
Connor Gilbertson, BS, Region 6 PRC Director, Phoenix House Texas
Presentation: Vaping Prevention Strategies
Wendell Campbell, Houston HIDTA (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area)
Presentation: Current Drug Trends and Data Insights
Drew Dutton, M.Ed., MBA, MAPP, LPC-S, LCDC, ACPS, Chief Executive Officer, Phoenix House Texas
Presentation: Addiction and Empathy – A Leadership Perspective

Vendor/Resource Table Opportunity
We are inviting community organizations and partners to host vendor/resource tables during the event. This is a great opportunity to:

Share your organization’s programs and services
Connect with attendees and prevention professionals
Showcase your work in behavioral health, prevention, recovery, or youth support

There is no cost to participate, but space is limited. If you’re interested, please contact Sherry Peoples-Banks at speoplesbanks@phoenixhousetx.org to request a Vendor Agreement Form to be completed and returned by May 21, 2025.

The event will be held at The Council on Recovery in The Hamill Foundation Conference Center. Please RSVP through the link on this page, or by emailing the Region 6 PRC Regional Alignment Coordinator, Sherry Peoples-Banks at speoplesbanks@phoenixhousetx.org. We look forward to gathering with you to uplift the power of prevention in our communities!

Partner Event | 2025 Texas Annual Prevention Providers' Meeting - Nailing It: Building a Strong Foundation for Prevention
2025-06-04 10:30 - 12:00 UTC | Renaissance Austin Hotel, 9721 Arboretum Blvd, Austin, 78759, United States
Join us on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 from 10:30 AM – 12 PM at the Texas Annual Prevention Providers’ Meeting to hear from PHT’s CEO, Drew Dutton, M.Ed., MBA, MAPP, LPC-S, LCDC, ACPS. Drew will be presenting Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness and Wellbeing.
Hosted by Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and Texas Prevention Training (TPT), the Annual Prevention Providers’ Meeting (APPM) is a meeting for HHSC-funded substance use prevention providers and their stakeholders. This event is designed to support and build capacity among the substance use prevention and behavioral health promotion workforce across Texas. APPM is an opportunity for participants to learn from local and national subject matter experts, connect with one another, and consider new or improved ways to conduct behavioral health best practice in their role in the system.
The conference is being held in-person in Austin, Texas. For questions about event logistics contact Texas Prevention Training at tpt@carecg.com.

Partner Event | 2025 NMCA Presents- Finding your Rhythm: Building Strong Foundations
2025-06-06 08:30 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Collin College Frisco Campus, 9700 Wade Blvd, Frisco, TX, 75035, United States
Join us on Friday, June 6, 2025 from 8:30 – 10 AM at the Northern Metro Counseling Association (NMCA) Summer Conference to hear from PHT’s CEO, Drew Dutton, M.Ed., MBA, MAPP, LPC-S, LCDC, ACPS. Drew will be presenting Project Empathy: Neuroscience of Addiction and Positive Psychology Approaches.
Attendees will:

dive into an engaging overview of the neuroscience of addiction,
explore the intricacies of how substance use affects the brain,
learn the impact of addiction nationally,
identify barriers, and
become equipped with actionable strategies to overcome these barriers and pave the way for more effective interventions.

The conference is being held in-person in Frisco, Texas. Conference registration costs are:

NMCA Members: $130 for for Pre-Reg or $150 for Standard
Non-Member: $160 for Pre-Reg (includes chapter dues) or $180 for Standard (includes chapter dues)

NMCA is a local chapter of the Texas Counseling Association (TCA). To learn more and register for this event, visit the conference website.

Partner Event | TNOYS' 42nd Annual Conference
2025-06-11 10:30 - 12:00 UTC | Westin Galleria, 5060 W Alabama St, Houston, TX, 77056, United States
Join us on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 from 10:30 AM – 12 PM at TNOYS’ 42nd Annual Conference – Deep in the Heart of What Connects Us to hear from PHT’s CEO, Drew Dutton, M.Ed., MBA, MAPP, LPC-S, LCDC, ACPS. Drew will be presenting Project Empathy: The Neuroscience of Addiction and Positive Psychology Approaches.
Embark on a journey with Project Empathy to address stigmatization around substance use disorders. Rooted in evidence-based practices, this session explores addiction neuroscience, unveils treatment barriers, and introduces tools like solution-focused therapy, strengths-based approaches, and positive psychology. Foster empathy and reshape narratives to ensure everyone belongs.
The conference is being held at Houston’s Westin Galleria Hotel in Houston, Texas. To learn more, visit the TNOYS conference website.
Please Note: Registration is now closed, however onsite registration will be available.
Contact annualconference@tnoys.org with any questions.

Training | Tools to Highlight Your Successes
2025-06-17 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Trini Mendenhall Community Center, 1414 Wirt Rd, Houston, TX, 77055, United States
Join the Region 6 Prevention Resource Center to celebrate and share your triumphs! This training will cover essential techniques to highlight your achievements effectively. Learn various methods and platforms to present your successes compellingly, from reports to digital media. Gain the skills to confidently highlight your accomplishments and inspire others!

Regional Alliance Meeting
2025-06-18 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | The Council on Recovery, 303 Jackson Hill Street, Lecture Hall, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
The Region 6 Prevention Resource Center invites you to join us for our Regional Alliance Meeting on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. The Regional Alliance Meeting is an interactive gathering of HHSC-funded and community stakeholders working together to strengthen prevention, mental health, and community wellness initiatives. Meeting participants are invited to:

Contribute your insights, concerns, and innovative solutions
Discuss strategies to enhance coordination and resource alignment, and
Gain the latest updates on data, resources, and prevention efforts.

Be part of the conversation to strengthen partnerships and create lasting impact!

The meeting will be held at The Council on Recovery in the Lecture Hall. Please RSVP through the link on this page, or by emailing the Region 6 PRC Regional Alignment Coordinator, Sherry Peoples-Banks at speoplesbanks@phoenixhousetx.org

Juneteenth National Independence Day
2025-06-19

Independence Day
2025-07-04

Training | Mastering Student Engagement: Proven Tactics for Prevention Specialists
2025-07-15 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Trini Mendenhall Community Center, 1414 Wirt Rd, Houston, TX, 77055, United States
Join the Region 6 Prevention Resource Center for a training focused on supporting educators to enhance student interest and participation. This training will cover how to build strong relationships, use interactive teaching methods, utilize diverse extracurricular activities, and assess engagement levels. Gain the skills to create a supportive and dynamic learning environment that fosters student success!

Regional Epidemiology Workgroup (REW) Stakeholders Collaboration Meeting
2025-07-16 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | The Council on Recovery, 303 Jackson Hill Street, Lecture Hall, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
Region 6 PRC invites you to our Regional Epidemiology Workgroup (REW) Stakeholders Collaboration Meeting on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 from 10 AM to 12 PM. The meeting will be held in the Lecture Hall at The Council on Recovery. The REW meeting will focus on data collection, analysis, and trends related to behavioral and mental health, substance use, and other public health concerns impacting our communities. This meeting serves as a collaborative space for school districts, counselors, public health professionals, community partners, and stakeholders to network, share insights, and develop data-driven solutions that address key health challenges.

This is an excellent opportunity to hear valuable insights from a leader in the field and engage in discussions on critical public health issues. This meeting is ideal for epidemiologists, prevention specialists, researchers, coalition members, behavioral and mental health experts, school district representatives, counselors, and others working to create meaningful change through evidence-based strategies. Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP through the link on this page, or by emailing the Region 6 PRC Regional Alignment Coordinator, Sherry Peoples-Banks at speoplesbanks@phoenixhousetx.org

Back to School Bash & Health Fair
2025-08-16 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | The Multicultural Center, 951 TRISTAR DR, WEBSTER, TX, 77598, United States
Please join Phoenix House Texas & The Multicultural Center for our Back to School Bash and Health Fair happening on August 16th from 10 AM to 12 PM at The Multicultural Center!
We’re offering a range of free services and resources, including:

Free school supplies, snacks, and drinks
Free eye exams, health screenings, Narcan training, and CPR certifications
Family-friendly activities including a bounce house and games for kids
A raffle featuring tickets to Topgolf and the Houston Zoo, baked goods, gift cards, and more!

For Free Tickets, click here to register.
To Sign Up as a Vendor, submit a form here.

Labor Day
2025-09-01

PRC6 | Training - Choices That Matter: Equipping Youth with Healthy Alternatives
2025-09-11 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Trini Mendenhall Community Center, 1414 Wirt Rd, Houston, TX, 77055, United States
Join The Region 6 Prevention Resource Center for an engaging, hands-on training designed to empower prevention specialists with practical tools to guide youth toward healthy, substance-free lifestyles. Learn how to facilitate meaningful alternative activities that build resilience, foster connection, and inspire lasting change. Whether you’re new to prevention or looking to enhance your impact, this training will equip you to lead with confidence and creativity!
This training will be held in-person on September 11, 2025 from 9:30 – 11:30 AM at Trini Mendenhall Community Center. Please RSVP below.
Unable to make it? The Region 6 PRC will be offering this training virtually on September 23,2025 from 9:30 – 11:30 AM! Please check our event calendar for more information and to RSVP to the virtual training.

PRC6 | Regional Epidemiology Workgroup (REW) Stakeholders Collaboration Meeting
2025-09-17 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | The Council on Recovery, 303 Jackson Hill Street, Lecture Hall, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
Region 6 PRC invites you to our Regional Epidemiology Workgroup (REW) Stakeholders Collaboration Meeting on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 from 10 AM to 12 PM. The meeting will be held in the Lecture Hall at The Council on Recovery. The REW meeting will focus on data collection, analysis, and trends related to behavioral and mental health, substance use, and other public health concerns impacting our communities. This meeting serves as a collaborative space for school districts, counselors, public health professionals, community partners, and stakeholders to network, share insights, and develop data-driven solutions that address key health challenges.
This is an excellent opportunity to hear valuable insights from a leader in the field and engage in discussions on critical public health issues. This meeting is ideal for epidemiologists, prevention specialists, researchers, coalition members, behavioral and mental health experts, school district representatives, counselors, and others working to create meaningful change through evidence-based strategies. Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP through the link on this page, or by emailing the Region 6 PRC Regional Alignment Coordinator, Sherry Peoples-Banks at speoplesbanks@phoenixhousetx.org

Partner Event | Understanding Someone Struggling with Addiction
2025-09-22 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Cornerstone Church, 1010 Ranch Rd 620 S, Lakeway, TX, 78734, United States
Join CARES September 22nd at 6:30 PM for Part 3 of Series: Understanding Someone Struggling with Addiction, featuring Phoenix House Texas CEO, Drew Dutton. Whether you’re a parent, spouse, friend, sibling, or child, this session is designed to offer education & support.
For more information and to RSVP, please visit the CARES event website.

PRC6 | Virtual Training - Choices That Matter: Equipping Youth with Healthy Alternatives
2025-09-23 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
Join The Region 6 Prevention Resource Center for an engaging, virtual training designed to empower prevention specialists with practical tools to guide youth toward healthy, substance-free lifestyles. Learn how to facilitate meaningful alternative activities that build resilience, foster connection, and inspire lasting change. Whether you’re new to prevention or looking to enhance your impact, this training will equip you to lead with confidence and creativity!
This training will be held virtually on September 23, 2025 from 9:30 – 11:30 AM. Please RSVP below. Event link forthcoming!

Partner Event | East Coast Symposium on Addictive Disorders
2025-10-03 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Hilton West Palm Beach, 600 Okeechobeee Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL, 33401, United States
Join Phoenix House Texas’ CEO, Drew Dutton, MEd, MBA, MAPP, LPC-S, LCDC, ACPS, at the East Coast Symposium on Addictive Disorders in West Palm Beach, Florida! Drew will be presenting Project Empathy: The Neuroscience of Addiction Meets Positive Psychology on October 3rd from 3:30 – 5 PM in the Cypress Room.
Embark on a transformative journey with Project Empathy, a workshop designed to dismantle the stigmatization surrounding substance use disorders. Rooted in evidence-based practices, this innovative session provides a profound exploration of the neuroscience of addiction. By seamlessly integrating the latest research, we unveil barriers, shedding light on why current treatment models often fall short and leave a significant population unsupported. Introducing solution-focused therapy, strength-based approaches, positive psychology, and empathy as potent tools, this workshop offers practical insights for incorporating these principles into a range of substance use disorder-related interactions. Whether in casual engagements or professional treatment methodologies, discover how to infuse empathy and positive intervention into every facet of your approach. Stay informed with up-to-date information on the impact of substance use, with a dedicated focus on the unique challenges faced by adolescents. Project Empathy serves as your gateway to a more compassionate and effective understanding of substance use disorders. Join us in breaking down barriers, fostering empathy, and reshaping the narrative around addiction. It’s time to transform knowledge into action and ensure that everyone, without exception, belongs and matters.
For more information and the link to register for the conference, visit the East Coast Symposium on Addictive Disorders website.

Partner Event | 2025 Adolescent Resource Collective Houston Expo and Symposium - ARCHES
2025-10-10 08:00 - 16:00 UTC | Ecclesia Houston, 1100 Elder St, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
Join Phoenix House Texas’ CEO, Drew Dutton, MEd, MBA, MAPP, LPC-S, LCDC, ACPS, at the 2025 Adolescent Resource Collective Houston Expo and Symposium – ARCHES taking place on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Ecclesia Houston! Drew will be presenting Project Empathy. This seminar will share information on the latest research, neuroscience, and best practices for the prevention, intervention, and treatment of substance use and mental health challenges, particularly for youth.
This event is facilitated by Adolescent Resource Collective Houston in proud partnership with the Coalition for Behavioral Health Houston and the Houston Recovery Initiative. This year’s theme focuses on elevating youth wellness, justice, and recovery through collaboration, innovation, and community engagement. ARCHES is more than a conference, it is a powerful platform for change, connection, and education across sectors impacting youth. Please RSVP here.

Columbus Day | Indigenous Peoples' Day
2025-10-13

Partner Event | Help for Heroes - Open House
2025-10-14 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Westpark Springs Changes, 17040 US 290 Frontage Rd, Jersey Village, TX, 77040, United States
Join Westpark Springs for an Open House on Tuesday, October 14th from 2 – 4 PM to meet with providers, network with others that support First Responders, Veterans, Active Military and others that might be high risk to trauma. This event is all about supporting our military, veterans, first responders, and frontline heroes. You’ll get to meet the amazing team behind the Help for Heroes program and learn how they’re making a difference for those dealing with trauma, stress, and recovery.

The Help for Heroes Program is designed to meet the recovery needs of active duty service members, veterans, first responders and other high-risk frontline professionals dealing with trauma-related disorders including:

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Acute Stress Disorder
Combat Operational Stress
Substance Use Disorders
Suicidal and Homicidal Ideation
Depression and Anxiety
Episodic Acute Stress
Military Sexual Trauma (MST)

Whether you’re coming to connect, learn, or just show support—it’s going to be a meaningful afternoon!

To RSVP, email Marie.Morrow@lifepointhealth.net or call 208-659-8656

PRC6 | Regional Alliance Meeting
2025-10-15 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | The Council on Recovery, 303 Jackson Hill Street, Lecture Hall, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
The Region 6 Prevention Resource Center invites you to join us for our Regional Alliance Meeting on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. The Regional Alliance Meeting is an interactive gathering of HHSC-funded and community stakeholders working together to strengthen prevention, mental health, and community wellness initiatives. Meeting participants are invited to:

Contribute your insights, concerns, and innovative solutions
Discuss strategies to enhance coordination and resource alignment, and
Gain the latest updates on data, resources, and prevention efforts.

Be part of the conversation to strengthen partnerships and create lasting impact!

The meeting will be held at The Council on Recovery in the Lecture Hall. Please RSVP through the link on this page, or by emailing the Region 6 PRC Regional Alignment Coordinator, Sherry Peoples-Banks at speoplesbanks@phoenixhousetx.org

PRC6 | Virtual Training – Better Together: Making Evidence-Based Prevention Work for Everyone
2025-10-21 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
Join the Region 6 Prevention Resource Center for Better Together: Making Evidence-Based Prevention Work for Everyone, an engaging, virtual training designed to help prevention professionals make thoughtful, evidence-informed adaptations to prevention curricula. Participants will learn how to maintain the integrity of proven programs while tailoring them to meet the unique cultural, linguistic, and practical needs of their communities—ensuring prevention efforts are both effective and inclusive.

This training will be held virtually on October 21, 2025 from 9:30 – 11:30 AM. Please RSVP below. Event link forthcoming!

Partner Event | Adolescent Resource Collective Houston - Thousand Branches Wellness
2025-10-23 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Thousand Branches Wellness, 1415 North Loop West, Suite 305, Houston, TX, 77008, United States
The Adolescent Resource Collective is a monthly networking event in the Greater Houston area and beyond with a mission to gather together professionals in the mental heath and addiction community that serve teens and adolescents. Join on the 4th Thursday of each month to connect with advocacy groups, treatment programs, hospitals, clinicians, and other resources that serve teens and adolescents in the mental health and addiction treatment community. This networking event is open to all with a goal to bring together awareness and support of the youth.
The host partner for the October meeting will be Thousand Branches Wellness who offers outpatient mental health programming for adolescents ages 12-17 and adults 18 years and older.
Please visit the event page to RSVP.

PRC6 | Training – Better Together: Making Evidence-Based Prevention Work for Everyone
2025-10-23 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Carnegie Neighborhood Library & Center for Learning, 1050 Quitman St., Houston, TX, 77009, United States
Join the Region 6 Prevention Resource Center for Better Together: Making Evidence-Based Prevention Work for Everyone, an engaging, in-person training designed to help prevention professionals make thoughtful, evidence-informed adaptations to prevention curricula. Participants will learn how to maintain the integrity of proven programs while tailoring them to meet the unique cultural, linguistic, and practical needs of their communities—ensuring prevention efforts are both effective and inclusive.
This training will be held in-person on October 23, 2025 from 10 AM – 12 PM. Please RSVP below.
Unable to make it? The Region 6 PRC will be offering this training virtually on October 21, 2025 from 9:30 – 11:30 AM! Please check our event calendar for more information and to RSVP to the virtual training.

Partner Event | Substance Use in Vulnerable Populations
2025-10-24 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Harris County Department of Education, 6515 Irvington Blvd, Houston, TX, 77022, United States
Please join Harris County Public Health (HCPH) on Friday, October 24th for their ninth professional development workshop for Community Health Workers (CHWs) focused on Substance Use in Vulnerable Populations.
Phoenix House Texas CEO, Drew Dutton, MEd, MBA, MAPP, LPC-S, LCDC, ACPS, will present Project Empathy: Reframing Addiction Through Neuroscience and Positive Psychology. This seminar will share information on the latest research, neuroscience, and best practices for the prevention, intervention, and treatment of substance use and mental health challenges, particularly for youth.
Harris County Public Health’s Office of Communications, Education, and Engagement (OCEE) hosts quarterly Community Health Worker (CHW) workshops to provide education, professional development, and peer connection. Designed for CHWs, by CHWs, the sessions ensure content is practical, relevant, and rooted in lived experience. Each workshop focuses on timely public health issues, engagement strategies, and culturally competent communication, equipping CHWs with tools to better support residents across Harris County. This investment is vital because CHWs serve as trusted messengers who bridge the gap between communities and health services, helping to improve outcomes, reduce disparities, and strengthen trust in public health.
To RSVP, please submit this registration form.

PRC6 | Drug Take Back Day
2025-10-25 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Wells Fargo Building, 12337 Jones Road, Houston, TX, 77070, United States
Join the Region 6 Prevention Resource Center and The River Flows Foundation on Saturday, October 25th for Drug Take Back Day! Stop by the Wells Fargo Building at 12337 Jones Rd, Houston, TX 77070 between 10 AM – 2 PM to safely dispose of your expired or unneeded prescription medications, or locate a collection site near you at www.DEATakeBack.com.

Partner Event | Drug Take Back Day - Fort Bend Community Prevention Coalition
2025-10-25 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Fort Bend ISD Administration Building, 16431 Lexington Blvd, Sugar Land, TX, 77479, United States
Join our community partner, Fort Bend Community Prevention Coalition, on Saturday, October 25th for Drug Take Back Day! Stop by the FBISD Administration Building Front Entrance Parking Lot at 16431 Lexington Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479 between 10 AM – 2 PM to safely dispose of your expired or unneeded prescription medications, or locate a collection site near you at www.DEATakeBack.com.

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES DAY - DFW 2025
2025-10-25 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Phoenix House Texas (Dallas Location), 2345 Reagan Street, Dallas, 75219, United States
Please join us on Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 10 AM to 3 PM for MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES DAY – DFW!
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES DAY is a mental health fair with vendors and speakers presented by Creative Mental Wellness and Phoenix House Texas. The event gives community members the opportunity to learn more about the resources exist in the DFW area while also providing organizations and people who work in the mental health field the opportunity to connect and collaborate.
The event schedule includes:

10 AM
Event Opens!

10 – 10:30 AM
Opening Connections
Take time to visit vendor tables and connect with fellow attendees.

10:30 – 11 AM
Presentation – Opioids & Narcan
Learn from Phoenix House Texas’ Prevention team about opioids and how Narcan can reverse overdoses and save lives. Free Narcan provided!

11 AM – 1 PM
Presentation – Project Empathy, Reframing Addiction Through Neuroscience & Positive Psychology (2 CE)
Stephanie Grogan of Phoenix House Texas will educate on the neuroscience of addiction, the importance of empathy, and Positive Psychology approaches.

1 – 1:30 PM
Break – Food Provided
Take break, have lunch, and/or connect with vendors and fellow attendees

1:30 – 2:30 PM
Panel – Addressing Stigma Across Mental Health, Behavioral Health, and Substance Use Disorders (1 CE)
Seanda Barrett Blocker of Creative Mental Wellness with host a panel featuring:
–Dr. Lauren Titsworth, LMFT-S, LCDC | Cumberland Youth & Family Services
–Gabrielle Funk | OCD Texas
–Jacquelyn Ekern, MS, LPC | Founder of Eating Disorder Hope & Addiction Hope
–Whitney Hartzell, LCSW | Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support

2:30 – 3 PM
Closing Connections
Take time to visit vendor tables and connect with fellow attendees.

3 PM
Event Closes
Thanks for attending!

The event is free to attend! Please RSVP to let us know you’re coming by submitting this registration form.
Please note that all vendors tables have been reserved.

Partner Event | Trunk-or-Treat - Fort Bend Community Prevention Coalition
2025-10-30 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Fort Bend Regional Council, 10435 Greenbough Drive #250, Stafford, TX, 77477, United States
Join Region 6 Prevention Resource Center community partner organization, Fort Bend Community Prevention Coalition, for an evening of Halloween fun! There will be candy, games, face painting, a costume contest, and more! Visit the eventbrite page to RSVP.

Halloween
2025-10-31
